Social Worker Degree

Human Resources Exemption: No

Experience

• Experience working with clients in the specific department/area/program

Education

• Bachelor of Social Work (BSW)

Competencies

• Public relations skills
• Computer skills
• Change management skills
• Leadership skills
• Listening, specific counseling and assessment skills.
• Ability to work in a team environment
• Case management skills
• Written Communication Skills
• Cultural competency
• Decision making skills
• Communication skills
• Verbal communication skills
• High level interpersonal skills to work effectively with clients and colleagues

Knowledge and Abilities

• Knowledge in human development and family dynamics
• Knowledge in quality improvement theory and methodologies
• Demonstrates ability to accept and implement change
• Ability to demonstrate appropriate level of professional conduct and judgement.
• Knowledge of mental health issues
• Ability to work under stress
• Ability to develop a monitoring program to assess and improve quality of care
• Works independently, effectively and cooperatively with a multidisciplinary team
• Knowledge of crisis intervention and prevention programs
• Ability to provide evidence based clinical counseling for conventional treatment
• knowledge of information privacy principles (LA FOIP and HIPA)
• Strong knowledge of Mental Health Services Act
• Demonstrates knowledge of community services, programs, and resources
• Knowledge in integrating mental health programming across SHA and communities

Other Information

• Registered/eligible with the Saskatchewan Association of Social Workers (SASW)
• Ability to travel when required
• For more information on the city of Yorkton please visit https://www.yorkton.ca/